The posting
About Us
MetaComp is a high-growth digital payments and financial technology company headquartered in Singapore. We provide financial infrastructure and payment solutions across digital payments, cross-border payments, digital assets, FX, card services, embedded finance and related financial services.
As we continue to expand our business and regional footprint, we are looking for a Paralegal to join our Legal team and provide high-quality legal and operational support across the organisation.
About the Role
The Paralegal will work closely with the Legal team and internal stakeholders to support day-to-day legal matters, contract management, corporate administration, regulatory documentation and legal research.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and commercially minded, with an interest in fintech, payments, financial services and technology.
Key Responsibilities
1. Contract & Legal Documentation
- Assist the Legal team with the preparation, review and management of commercial agreements and legal documents.
- Support the review of standard agreements, NDAs, service agreements, vendor agreements, partnership agreements and other commercial contracts.
- Maintain contract templates and ensure appropriate version control.
- Track contract status, renewals, obligations and key deadlines.
- Assist with contract execution and maintain an organised central repository of legal documents.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external counterparties on documentation and execution matters.
2. Corporate & Entity Management
- Support the Legal team with corporate secretarial and entity management matters.
- Maintain corporate records, registers, resolutions and other statutory documentation.
- Assist with preparation and coordination of board and shareholder resolutions.
- Support incorporation, restructuring, changes in directors/shareholders and other corporate actions where required.
- Coordinate with external corporate secretarial providers and legal counsel.
3. Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Assist with legal and regulatory documentation relating to MetaComp's payment, financial services and digital asset businesses.
- Support the Legal and Compliance teams with regulatory filings, licences, applications and supporting documentation.
- Conduct research on applicable laws, regulations and regulatory guidance.
- Assist in maintaining records relating to regulatory obligations and legal requirements.
- Support responses to regulatory or audit requests where required.
4. Legal Research & Analysis
- Conduct legal research on Singapore and relevant international laws and regulations.
- Research legal and regulatory developments affecting payments, fintech, digital assets, cross-border payments and financial services.
- Prepare research summaries, legal updates and briefing materials for the Legal team.
- Assist lawyers with preliminary legal analysis and document review.
5. Legal Operations
- Maintain and organise the Legal team's document management system and legal databases.
- Track legal matters, deadlines, renewals and outstanding actions.
- Assist in preparing legal reports and management updates.
- Support the implementation and improvement of legal processes and workflows.
- Identify opportunities to streamline legal operations through technology and automation.
- Assist with legal spend tracking and coordination with external counsel.
6. Litigation & Dispute Support
- Assist the Legal team with dispute, claims and litigation-related matters where required.
- Organise relevant documents and evidence for legal matters.
- Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders on documentation and information requests.
- Maintain records of ongoing and closed legal matters.
7. Cross-Functional Support
- Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Product, Operations, Sales and other business teams.
- Follow up with stakeholders to obtain required information and documentation.
- Help business teams understand and follow established legal processes.
- Support ad hoc legal and corporate projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business, or a related discipline.
- 1 year of relevant paralegal, legal operations, legal executive or legal support experience.
- Strong knowledge of legal documentation and contract management.
- Good legal research and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and document management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously.
- Comfortable working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace and legal documentation tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fintech, payments, financial services, digital assets, technology or a regulated business.
- Experience supporting commercial contracts and corporate matters.
- Familiarity with Singapore corporate and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working with external legal counsel or corporate secretarial firms.
- Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM), legal databases or legal operations tools.
- Familiarity with MAS-regulated businesses and Singapore's financial regulatory environment is an advantage.
- Candidates with relevant paralegal, legal executive or legal operations qualifications are preferred.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity in all its forms—background, ethnicity, gender, identity, orientation, experience, and thought—and believe it strengthens our culture and our work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate
